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This page is for the Bedrock Edition. For the Java Edition, see Minecraft: Java Edition.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is a singleplayer and multiplayer real-time open world adventure game developed by Mojang and Microsoft Studios and published by Microsoft Studios. Although the term Bedrock Edition refers to versions for various operating systems and devices, the Minecraft for Windows (prev. Windows 10 Edition) release is the only one of them to run on PC without sideloading nor emulation, and is the sole focus of this page.
The game fully supports cross-platform multiplayer with mobile and console versions, and is likely to perform better than unmodded Minecraft: Java Edition.[2] While there is official add-on support, the modding community is more active around the Java Edition since the modding support in it is less limited. The game also lacks some features from the Java Edition which some Java players may miss.[3][4]
General information
- Official series website
- Official Forums
- Minecraft Feedback
Availability
- All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.
- A free trial is available (includes 90 minutes of gameplay).
- Purchase includes access to the Java Edition.[5] For Game Pass players, use Minecraft PC Bundle to access both.
Microtransactions
Type |
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Cosmetic
| Player skins, worlds, and texture packs are purchasable using Minecoins. |
Currency
| The Minecoins currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock cosmetics and worlds[6] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System |
Location |
Microsoft Store |
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt (Preview) |
Save game data location
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Microsoft Store |
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\ (Preview) |
- Saves are not compatible with Java Edition.[7]
- Marketplace purchases and character customization are saved to your Xbox account.
Video
Input
In-game keybord&mouse control settings
In-game gamepad control settings
In-game touch control settings
Keyboard&Mouse remapping settings
Gamepad remapping settings
Audio
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Separate volume controls |
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Music, Sound and other sliders based on sound category. |
Surround sound |
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4.0, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.[9] |
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Localizations
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Finnish |
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Korean |
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Norwegian |
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Slovak |
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Turkish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
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Local play |
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Only console versions support split-screen local play. |
LAN play |
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The default allowed player count is set to 5. Use the command /setmaxplayers .[10] Requires cheats enabled in the world. |
Online play |
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Cross-platform play via Xbox Live with Bedrock Edition console/mobile, but not Minecraft: Java Edition or legacy console/mobile[11]. |
Connection types
VR support
Issues unresolved
- Mojang has an Official Bug Tracker that can be used to find or report bugs.
Game reloads when out of focus
- Some game's elements reload when the game is out of focus, which may lead to getting disconnected from a server.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
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[14][15] When used with DX12, the game supports Nvidia's RTX ray-tracing technology via DXR. |
Shader Model support |
5 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit | ARM |
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Windows |
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ARM support was added in 2017. |
Middleware
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Interface |
Coherent UI, JSON UI, Ore UI |
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Multiplayer |
Xbox Live |
A Microsoft Account and an Xbox profile is required for online multiplayer. |
System requirements
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Operating system (OS) |
10 version 17134.0[16] (1607/Anniversary) |
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Processor (CPU) |
Intel Celeron J4105 AMD FX-4100 |
Intel Core i7-6500U AMD A8-6600K |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Video card (GPU) |
Intel HD 4000 AMD Radeon R5
| Nvidia GeForce 940M AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
References